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The Austin Amateur Radio Club Inc blog postsThe Austin Amateur Radio Club IncWild Apricot - membership management software and moreenThu, 22 Feb 2018 04:44:43 GMTThu, 22 Feb 2018 04:44:43 GMTThu, 01 Feb 2018 06:00:00 GMTHear ye! Hear ye! February 2018 newsletter... Free to a good home.<p>Read part 2 about the University Radio Club. Find out who passed their Ham Radio Exams. Get the latest word from our President. Go surfing with some more WWWaves (that's website links, ya know). And the usual club info, meeting schedules, and more. Get your copy now before they're all sold out. Oh yeah... They're free!</p>http://austinhams.org/news/5723574
http://austinhams.org/news/5723574MichaelTue, 02 Jan 2018 09:00:06 GMTJanuary 2018 newsletter is online!<P><STRONG>Happy New Year!&nbsp;</STRONG> The first newsletter of the year has been posted. Just a reminder... There are no minutes for December since that was our Christmas Party. Minutes to be approved at the January meeting are for the November meeting which were published in the December newsletter. Jump on over to the <A href="http://www.austinhams.org/newsletter">Newsletter page</A> now.</P>http://austinhams.org/news/5655237
http://austinhams.org/news/5655237MichaelTue, 05 Dec 2017 07:19:48 GMTDecember Newsletter is posted<P>Get the latest <A href="http://www.austinhams.org/newsletter">AARCover here</A>!</P>http://austinhams.org/news/5613362
http://austinhams.org/news/5613362MichaelWed, 08 Nov 2017 04:00:00 GMTNew Weekly Net Proposed!<P><SPAN style="background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255);">At the November 7th meeting (2017), it was proposed to start a new 10-meter net. No specifics were discusses about the focus of the net, so I presume it will be a "social and technical". So get off of that 11-meter CB and join us on&nbsp;</SPAN><STRONG>28.410&nbsp;</STRONG><STRONG>MHz</STRONG><SPAN style="background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255);">&nbsp;every&nbsp;</SPAN><STRONG>Sunday</STRONG><SPAN style="background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255);">&nbsp;at&nbsp;</SPAN><STRONG>3:00pm&nbsp;</STRONG><SPAN style="background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255);">Central Time!&nbsp;&nbsp;</SPAN><STRONG>KE5AL&nbsp;</STRONG><SPAN style="background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255);">has volunteered to lead the net (Net Coordinator).</SPAN><BR></P>http://austinhams.org/news/5576102
http://austinhams.org/news/5576102MichaelThu, 13 Jul 2017 18:45:48 GMTAmateur Radio Parity Act was introduced in US Senate<P>ARRL reported today that the Amateur Radio Parity Act was introduced in the US Senate yesterday, July 12. This is the next step in this landmark and controversial legislation. It is claimed that the measure will supposedly "guarantee all radio amateurs living in deed-restricted communities governed by a homeowner’s association (HOA) or subject to any private land use regulations, the right to erect and maintain effective outdoor antennas at their homes." However, the bill does not make it clear who determines how to measure the effectiveness of an antenna. It leaves much power with the governing entity regarding aesthetics and placement of antennas. The amateur radio operator wanting to erect an antenna will be required to "negotiate with individual HOAs to install antennas that conform to the community's aesthetic interests." Regardless of how you feel about the bill, all licensed operators are encouraged to contact their Senators to voice their opinions. If you do, please remember that you are representing not only yourself, but all amateur radio operators at the same time. Be courteous and professional and speak to the bill and how it would affect you.</P>
<P>For the full ARRL article, visit&nbsp;<A href="http://www.arrl.org/news/amateur-radio-parity-act-is-introduced-in-us-senate" target="_blank">http://www.arrl.org/news/amateur-radio-parity-act-is-introduced-in-us-senate</A>.</P>http://austinhams.org/news/4975065
http://austinhams.org/news/4975065MichaelTue, 20 Jun 2017 06:06:27 GMTJuly AARC Meeting - Tuesday, July 11<p><strong><font color="#FF0000">IMPORTANT NOTE:</font></strong> The July meeting of the Austin Amateur Radio club is&nbsp;moved to <strong>July 11th</strong> to not conflict with 4th of July, Independence Day plans.</p>
<p><strong>July 11-</strong> <em>usually</em> 1st Tue 7PM- AARC Meeting @ ARL / 10,000 Burnet Rd<br>
Meeting topic: Jim George (N3BB) Discussion of the book "Contact Sport," and the behind the scenes story of the book and the World Radiosport Team Championship of 2014 in New England.<br>
Solar WX summary by Lew W5IFQ.</p>http://austinhams.org/news/4908593
http://austinhams.org/news/4908593MichaelMon, 16 Jan 2017 07:53:35 GMTNew website for Austin Amateur Radio Club!<p>It's true! We have a new website. It's still a work-in-progress at the moment, but the major areas of the site are available now. The remaining areas will be finished as soon as possible.</p>
<p>We are also able to provide some new features for Members Only. You'll be able to login and have your own account profile. We'll also setup some information pages only for our members.</p>
<p>We're also working out the details to offer membership renewals online from this new site - switching from Paypal to a new payment merchant. More info will be posted when it's available.</p>
<p>Visit often and you're sure to see more changes as we get more familiar with this new system. We hope you enjoy your stay!</p>
<p align="right">AARC Editor/Webmaster</p>http://austinhams.org/news/4550111
http://austinhams.org/news/4550111Michael